Characteristics of The Cancer Genome Atlas cases relative to U.S. general population cancer cases

201840 citationsJournal Articlehybrid Open Access

Authors

Xiaoyan Wang · Washington University in St. Louis

Joseph T. Steensma · Washington University in St. Louis

Matthew H. Bailey · James S. McDonnell Foundation

Qianxi Feng · Washington University in St. Louis

Hannah Padda · Washington University in St. Louis

Kimberly Johnson · Washington University in St. Louis

Abstract

Differences exist in the characteristics of TCGA vs. general population cancer cases. Our study highlights population subgroups where increased sample collection is warranted to increase the applicability of cancer genomic research results to all individuals.

Topics & Keywords

Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research Genetic factors in colorectal cancer

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: British Journal of Cancer

Volume 119, Issue 7, pp. 885-892

DOI: 10.1038/s41416-018-0140-8

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